Learn Korean with News: Daiso - Korea's 'National Store' Learn Korean with News: Daiso - Korea's 'National Store' Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. If you have ever lived in or traveled to Korea, you definitely know this place: Daiso! It is a massive dollar-store chain where almost everything is sold for just 1,000 to 5,000 won ($1~$4). Recently, Daiso has been showing the most dazzling growth in the Korean retail industry. In the past, Koreans had a strong perception of Da

Learn Korean with News: The Power of 'Suk-myeon' (Deep Sleep) & Health Learn Korean with News: The Power of 'Suk-myeon' (Deep Sleep) & Health Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. How many hours did you sleep last night? In our fast-paced modern society, many people suffer from a lack of sleep due to stress, late-night working, and endless smartphone scrolling. However, getting '숙면' (Suk-myeon: Deep, high-quality sleep) is the most critical factor for our health! While we sleep

Learn Korean with News: The 'Eol-Juk-Ah' Phenomenon - Why Koreans Love Iced Americano Learn Korean with News: The 'Eol-Juk-Ah' Phenomenon - Why Koreans Love Iced Americano Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. If you visit Korea, especially during the freezing winter, you will witness a very shocking sight. Even when the temperature drops below zero, you will see countless Koreans walking down the street holding plastic cups filled with ice! What are they drinking? It’s '아아' (A

Learn Korean with News: Korean Soul Food - The Evolution of Tteokbokki Learn Korean with News: Korean Soul Food - The Evolution of Tteokbokki Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. When you think of Korean street food, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For most people, it's definitely '떡볶이' (Tteokbokki - spicy rice cakes). Tteokbokki is the ultimate '소울푸드' (Soul food) that comforts Koreans on stressful or exhausting days. Did you know that Tteokbokki wasn't origin

Learn Korean with News: A Day in the Life of a Korean Office Worker Learn Korean with News: A Day in the Life of a Korean Office Worker Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Korean office worker? From the moment the sun rises, their fast-paced and highly structured daily routine begins! In Korea, the morning commute is so notoriously crowded that people call the subway the '지옥철' (Hell-train). After surviving the commute

Learn Korean with News: Korean Fortune-Telling & Personality Tests - Saju, MBTI & Gunghap Learn Korean with News: Korean Fortune-Telling & Personality Tests - Saju, MBTI & Gunghap Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. If you have ever made Korean friends, you have probably been asked this question right after your age: "What is your MBTI?" In Korea, trying to figure out someone's personality or predict the future is almost like a national pastime! In the past, people asked abou